Modular locking target lock and locking target system

Abstract

This disclosure relates generally to a target system. The target system may include a locking plate having a first aperture and a second aperture. In one embodiment, the first aperture may be wider than the second aperture. The target system further includes a target face. The target face may be implemented with a target stem, a locking support, and a locking retainer. In one embodiment, the locking retainer may be wider than the second aperture. Similarly, a target is disclosed which includes a locking plate. The locking plate includes a pass-through portion and a locking portion. In certain embodiments, the locking portion may be wider than the pass-through portion. The target system further includes a target face. The target face may be implemented with an elongated portion, a locking support portion, and a locking retainer portion. In one embodiment, the locking retainer portion is wider than the locking portion.

What is claimed is: 
     
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         21 . A target system, comprising:
 a locking plate having a first aperture and a second aperture, where the first aperture is wider than the second aperture; and   a target face including a locking retainer, wherein the locking retainer is wider than the first aperture.   
     
     
         22 . The target system of  claim 21 , the target face further including a locking support. 
     
     
         23 . The target system of  claim 22 , wherein the locking support is disposed inside the first aperture when the locking retainer is disposed on the locking plate. 
     
     
         24 . The target system of  claim 22 , wherein the locking plate has a thickness that is approximately the same as the locking support. 
     
     
         25 . The target system of  claim 21 , the target face further including a target stem. 
     
     
         26 . The target system of  claim 25 , wherein the target stem is disposed under the first aperture when the locking retainer is disposed on the locking plate. 
     
     
         27 . The target system of  claim 25 , wherein the width of the target stem and the width of the second aperture are approximately the same width. 
     
     
         28 . The target system of  claim 21 , the target face further including a target. 
     
     
         29 . The target system of  claim 21 , wherein the locking plate further includes a third aperture. 
     
     
         30 . The target system of  claim 21 , wherein the locking plate includes an opening to the second aperture through an exterior edge of the locking plate. 
     
     
         31 . The target system of  claim 30 , wherein the opening to the second aperture and the second aperture have approximately the same width. 
     
     
         32 . The target system of  claim 21 , wherein the locking plate includes an opening to the first aperture through an exterior edge of the locking plate, the opening and the second aperture having the same width. 
     
     
         33 . The target system of  claim 21 , wherein the second aperture is defined by a first tab and a second tab in the locking plate. 
     
     
         34 . The target system of  claim 33 , wherein the first tab and the second tab in the locking plate are disposed on opposing sides of the second aperture. 
     
     
         35 . The target system of claim of  claim 33 , wherein the first tab and the second tab support a locking support of the target face when the target face is struck by a projectile. 
     
     
         36 . The target system of  claim 33 , wherein the first tab and the second tab in the locking plate prevent the target face from swinging when the target face is struck by a projectile. 
     
     
         37 . The target system of  claim 21 , wherein the target is disposed at a bottom of the target face. 
     
     
         38 . The target system of claim of  claim 21 , wherein the locking plate is connectable to a stand. 
     
     
         39 . The target system of  claim 21 , wherein the target face is flat. 
     
     
         40 . The target system of  claim 21 , further comprising a three dimensional target on the target face.